Description
A vibrant and refreshing Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad featuring a colorful mix of fresh strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, grapes, kiwis, mandarin oranges, and optional bananas, all tossed in a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 lb chopped fresh pineapple
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 12 oz red grapes, sliced into halves
- 4 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 2 bananas, sliced (optional)
Honey Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine Fruit: Add all the chopped and prepared fruit except the bananas to a large mixing bowl, gently mixing to blend the colors and flavors.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, and fresh lime juice until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit and toss gently to evenly coat all the pieces. If using bananas, add them just before serving to avoid browning.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad immediately for the best texture and flavor, or chill separately and combine just before serving.
Notes
- Mandarin oranges can be fresh or substituted with 1 (15 oz) can of mandarin oranges drained well.
- Fruit (except bananas) can be chopped and prepared up to 1 day in advance; store chilled.
- Dressing can also be made 1 day in advance and kept chilled separately.
- Add bananas only right before serving to prevent browning.
- Gently toss fruit to avoid bruising and maintain a nice texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
